Chapter 6 : Meetings With Old Friends.
Attending the same school as the Hitori sisters? Never would've i imagied that I would ever stumble across them again. how many coincidences am i going to run into this school year?
"it has been a while, indeed" I can't remember exactly when we last spoke, but it has certainly been recently—at least a year or two ago.
Mawasaki jumps over at both of them and hugs them together.
"Yes it certainly has been a while. How have you been you two?" Mawasaki seems happier than ever. she actually smiled just now!?
They both hugged her back. These three seem to have an unshakable bond. Mawasaki appears to be smiling widely.
"We have done pretty well. Did you two become friends by any chance? When did that take place? Tell us the entire story!"
Oh yeah, we hadn't mentioned how Mawasaki and I came to be friends. I don't know the cause myself, but now that I think about it, Mawasaki was the one who started the friendship in the bus, maybe it was coincidence that we met multiple times, does that actually makes us friends, either ways, it was definitely not my idea. It was Naomi who talked, so I assume she was curious. But most importantly, we must keep in mind that we should not be late for class.
Mawasaki let go of the Hitori sisters.
"Yes, we recently became friends. The story is pretty long, so let's talk about it later." Mawasaki gave the time a quick glance. She must be aware that, at this pace, we will all be running late to class.
"I look forward to it! you'll tell us everything with the boring details included!" Typical Sayu. The usual energetic Sayu, she didn't change a bit. And that's actually a good thing, I'm glad.
I'll help Mawasaki a little there.
"We're getting kinda late, let's all meet later after class. We shouldn't get a warning this early at school, that probably won't be a good first impression for all of us." I chuckled a little, though it will really be a problem if we got a warning on our first day.
The sisters agreed on my statement.
"You're right, Kyouka-kun. I guess it's time to seperate. See you later then. again, it was nice meeting and seeing you again, kyouka and morine" Naomi, who was the oldest, reached out to shake my hand
As our hands connected in a firm grip, I couldn't help but feel a surge of nostalgia course through me. It was like a bittersweet reminder of the bond we once shared, now rekindled by fate within the walls of what was once an unfamiliar school.
Naomi's eyes held a glimmer of curiosity as she studied my face, searching for traces of the person I used to be. The person who wore a mask of confidence and approached every interaction with an open heart. But I had changed. Life had tested me, forcing me into a solitary existence that had eroded my social skills and dimmed the light within me.
Sayu, on the other hand, radiated an infectious energy that seemed to fill the air around her. There was an undeniable spark in her eyes, a mischievousness that danced with the winds of destiny. She hadn't forgotten our shared passion for anime, and I could sense her eagerness to dive into a spirited conversation, as if no time had passed between us.These two and I haven't spoken in a long time. Whenever I spoke with them, I mainly did so on social media. Because some of our past classmates would persistently try to tease me,or rather tease us about dating one another and making false assumptions and accusations. speaking in class while in public would be a problem, We all chose to keep the subject of our friendship a secret since then, we didn't want it to happen again, that was our best course of action. Wait, i still have something to ask the two of them. "Wait a moment, Before we part ways, which class were the two of you placed in?"About this, I'm curious. Neither of them were in Class B, so they must be in Class A or C, according to my observations. As a result of what I already knew about the two of them, Sayu was the most studious in class out of the three of us, while Naomi and I struggled mightily to comprehend what the teacher was saying. Sayu is physically superior to us two as well, perhaps even more so given her small size. I can guess where sayu would be put, but where would Naomi be? "Oh, we're both in class A" "yeah, we're so lucky we got in the same classroom together" "You're right, sis!" I didn't anticipate that. Although Naomi has good athletic ability, it cannot compensate for her intellectual abilities. If so, then how did she also take part in class A? Might there be a mistake? "What about you kyouka? Are you in the same class as Mawasaki?" "Yes indeed, we're both in class B." Mawasaki replied to them, i didn't even get the chance to speak. She's really fast. "Alright, we'll see you two later"As we bid our farewells, promising to meet later, I watched them walk away, their figures gracefully blending with the bustling crowd of students. The weight of the past mingled with the excitement of the present, leaving me breathless with anticipation for the stories and memories we would soon share. We soon hurried to our classrooms my thoughts were consumed by questions buzzing through my mind like a whirlwind. How had circumstances brought us together again? And why did Mawasaki seem so elated to see us together? Bring it all together, kyouka. Focus on the moment and stop over thinking too much. The classrooms just like earlier were like hives of activity, each filled with its own unique symphony of whispers and laughter. I hurried to my spot in the very back, but i couldn't spot my bag anywhere, didn't i leave it here earlier..? When suddenly I started hearing some hissing behind me, as if..someone was calling for me. A male's voice was calling for me to be exact. "Hey, pssst kyouka, over here"I knew who was calling for me right away; it was obvious to me right away. I pivoted and strolled towards him and his adjacent seat, situated at the front of the classroom where my bag was kept. I picked up my bag, set it on the floor, and sat down beside him. The one calling for me was hasashi reiji, otherwise known as ✨The Buff Guy✨,such a fabulous nickname made totally by me, a tall person with extraordinary physical ability that gives the impression that he is an athlete, which he most certainly may be. He is strong, quick to run, and well-versed in martial arts and battle. It is easy to predict his future. Intellectual matters are for another discussion. In terms of knowledge, he is extremely knowledgeable. In contrast, academically, we've. Both had difficulties. Actually, a lot in our previous school. However, it's not that we're ignorant; rather, it's just that neither of us has any incentive to even attempt the bare minimum on any test. My mind was racing with questions as soon as I sat down. "should i strike up a conversation?" I pondered in my mind. I could, but even then, what would I even talk about? I don't feel like I belong in their group, and I'm not a good talker anyway. The girl who questioned me at the opening ceremony, Yumi Yushida, is currently seated in front of me. and the extremely well-liked girl Izara is sitting next to her; sadly, I'm still not familiar with her last name. Kazumi Nukimura, the man I met in the restroom earlier, is behind me, and the man who was sitting beside him—who, let's say, has a buzz cut—? That doesn't exactly fit him, though. I can't quite place his identity, even though I feel like I've spoken to or known him before. "It's been a while, dude. Don't you think, kyouka?" A sigh of relief escaped my mouth, thanking god that he didn't mistake me for someone else, that would've been so awkward. A situation that my little heart won't be able to bear. But for some reason, I'm.. Glad?Meeting him again after a year or two, i couldn't help but let out a little smile expressing my excitement and joy for meeting him again.Besides, My Reunion with reiji is all that I've needed. His extroverted personality would be to much help for me, and my Introverted self. "It definitely has been a while, reiji.."A smile escaped my mouth without me being aware of it. I suppose I'm touched about this reunion in whole. The teacher who was present at the moment looking at something in her phone ,as if she's reading some kind of text , finally stood up. the first words that came out of her mouth were.. "Come on everyone. Let's start off by a simple introduction. Each of you get up and give us simple informations about yourselves."Yes, there are still some new students. Some that people have never seen, some that are foreigners. It's only natural for an introduction to be upheld. But shit.. anything but this ,God please have mercy on me.. This is actually torture for my kind.My heart started racing. I was not anxious or afraid nor was i nervous. I'm sure about it, Exci..tement it is perhaps?